As you know, we’ve been asking you to share your favourite pup-friendly recommendations in various locations around the world, and this time we’re off to beautiful Brisbane, Australia!
We’d love to hear what makes Brisbane a special place for you and your furry friends! Please share your recommendations of any fun place or activities in the comments to help fellow pet parents and sitters plan their next adventure.
We’re excited to read your suggestions, and keep an eye out for more opportunities to showcase pooch-friendly places in other cities!
Jenny
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Here’s the destinations we’ve asked for your suggestions on so far, if you don’t have any suggestions for Brisbane, you might have for these destinations:
Unfortunately Brisbane, or Australia as a whole, isn’t as good as most overseas for dog friendly places. Our health and safety rules are quite strict which means dogs can’t go to coffee shops/food places, hotels, most accommodation places, most beaches, unfenced parks etc and generally need to go to designated enclosed dog parks for off leash activities.
In saying that, some of the off leash areas are beautiful. Best thing is to always check online for parks and walks and where you can safely go. An example is Raby Bay dog park which is where the dogs can run on the beach and swim. In Cleveland, it’s a great place to go for a day out in a beautiful waterside environment and gateway to the islands, reached via ferry.
Closer to the city centre is the Powerhouse Park on the Brisbane River. Huge park covered by trees and picnic areas with an enclosed dog park. Very popular place for both dogs and humans within easy reach of Brisbane City itself.
We need to catch up with the rest of the world insofar as where our pets can go I’m afraid but Brisbane is small and extremely lush so walking a dog on lead is still a great experience. Off leash areas are plentiful and well maintained.
So true @ziggy. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on buses and trains either but interestingly they can go on Brisbane ferries. Many cafes now allow leashed dogs if you are sitting outside dining al fresco and you can tell by the dog water bowl there. However dogs are definitely not allowed inside eating establishments or pubs or shops. The exception to all of this is registered assistance dogs. Most local council laws require dogs to be on leash when walking unless they are at a designated dog park or dog beach.
